Flatley, who was born in Chicago to Irish parents, is the co-creator and former star of Riverdance, which originated as an interval act during the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994.
After Eurovision, Riverdance was transformed into an arena tour.
Several years later Flatley developed his own show, Lord of the Dance.
Best-known for bringing Irish dancing to an international audience, the Irish-American hung up his dancing shoes in 2016.
He was treated for a malignant melanoma in 2003, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, external. In January 2023, he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.